Freedom of fire

Freedom of fire

When I was a young buck, I decided if there was a rule, I was going to break it. There have been many distinct times in my life when I have felt suffocated by others’ control, expectations, or rules. Unfortunately, my feisty nature would have me push away those limits...
Freedom of fire

Faith – Life Lessons on the Lawn

Have you ever given something away and later felt regret settle in? Last summer, I was push-mowing our grass. I thoroughly enjoy breaking a sweat and getting a little exercise while doing yard work. However, I have to admit our lawn was toeing the line of size...
Have You Seen What’s in the Backyard?

Have You Seen What’s in the Backyard?

Right in our own backyard, we have access to one of the most di- verse ecosystems in the world. Henry Horton State Park (HHSP) neighbors the peaceful Duck River and is waiting to be explored. The park, built in the 1960s, has a variety of activities for visitors to...
Jumping Into the Weekend Like…

Jumping Into the Weekend Like…

Imagine yourself being launched forward while sitting inside a giant tin can.That’s exactly how I felt as we took off down the runway, except this tin can wasn’t full of wild-caught tuna. Instead, it was filled with individ- uals, like myself, who desired to...
First Baptist Church Hosts Second Annual Color Dash.

First Baptist Church Hosts Second Annual Color Dash.

The smell of hotdogs sizzling over an open grill wafted through the air. Faint sounds of lively music drifted into the streets. Each beat ricocheted off the downtown buildings and then made a thumping sensation in your chest. The pulsing grew stronger and stronger,...